ESC Region 3 - Specialist - G/T

Job Details

Region: 3
School District/Employer: ESC Region 3
District Category/Employer: Education Service Center,
Position: ,
Assignment Level:
Job Title: Specialist - G/T
School: Region 3 Education Service Center
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 5/20/2022
Deadline: 2022-06-02
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Provide effective and efficient technical assistance and training to ESC clients for the development and implementation of federal programs to improve the performance of students. Job requires frequent in-region and occasional out-of-region travel, occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A demonstrated track record of success improving student outcomes in a teacher, campus leader, or district leader role
An in-depth knowledge of instruction practices that lead to improved teaching and learning
An in-depth knowledge and content expertise, specific to role
Be familiar with the requirements in the TEA State Plan for Gifted/Talented and ability to provide guidance to districts as they meet the unique needs of the gifted/talented students.
Ability to design, deliver, and facilitate high-quality professional development for adult audiences, both in person and virtually
Ability to connect with diverse audiences and understand complex and unique circumstances in order to support growth among individuals and across regions/districts
Ability to coach, model and provide feedback on performance
Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in diverse environment
Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
Ability to influence others to achieve outcomes, both within and outside formal management structures
Collaborative and results-oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Emerging expertise in virtual platforms and virtual facilitation to ensure the continued ability to meet district need
Demonstrates a growth mindset, desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve
Strong sense of personal accountability; takes initiative to meet ambitious goals
Builds strong relationships without compromising outcomes
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office, Google, video conferencing tools, and multimedia equipment


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Designs, delivers, and/or facilitates job-embedded professional development for relevant clients at district, school, or classroom level, including:
Whole-group trainings that build a shared understanding of skills, practices, or systems and include opportunities for practice
Support for participants implementing a new skill, practice, or system within their context, including co-planning, observation, and real-time feedback
One-on-one coaching sessions that identify participant successes and develop their capacity to improve high-leverage areas of growth
Technical assistance that provides direct, responsive training or support to individuals or small groups around compliance, systems, or state requirements
Partners closely with classroom/school to assess areas in need of capacity building and to develop intentional scope and sequences of professional development aimed at effectively addressing those growth areas
Effectively supports stakeholders to analyze data to drive instructional growth (at relevant classroom/school) by identifying areas of strength and opportunity as applicable for their role and context
Contributes to the scaling and aligning of best practices in instruction and/or instructional leadership with other individuals, teams, or departments
Contributes to building and strengthening the culture of individual teams and the entire Academic Services Department
Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education Rules, and ESC board policy and procedures
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with endorsement in area of assignment or appropriate license/certification.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience
Master's Degree preferred
Gifted/Talented Certification preferred
Salary Range: $57,941 - $69,809
Benefits: o Service Center currently contributes $417.00(R3-$342; State-$75) per month for health which covers the new ActiveCare Primary coverage. Service Center also pays for $15,000 employee life insurance.
How To Apply: https://esc3.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Contact Person:

Name: Mitzi McAfee
Email: mmcafee@esc3.net
Address: 1905 Leary Lane
City: Victoria
State: TX
Zip: 77901-2899
Phone: (361) 573-0731
Fax: (361) 576-4804